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AK05 VDM

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,284 mi
Last recorded58,284 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VDM
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,729 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,318 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

REAR BOOT LID DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF BUT STILL SECURE

Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

REAR BOOT LID DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF BUT STILL SECURE

Fail 13 May 2014 47,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Damage to the offside rear and boot

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner brake pad is cracked

Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Offside rear exhaust bracket is missing

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 43,056 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF ON ONE SIDE BUT STILL SECURE

Fail 14 May 2013 43,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN OFF ON ONE SIDE BUT STILL SECURE

Pass 17 May 2012 37,019 miles

chips in screen

Fail 17 May 2012 37,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

chips in screen

Fail 19 May 2011 30,665 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r quarter body panel

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 30,665 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r quarter body panel

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,808 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 28,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 28 Mar 2009 24,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,757 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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AK05 VDM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VDM is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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